External beam radiation therapy to prevent anastomotic intimal hyperplasia in prosthetic arteriovenous fistulas: results of a randomized trial.

van Tongeren, Robert B; Levendag, Peter C; Coen, Veronique L; Schmitz, Paul I; Gescher, Frank M; Vernhout, Rene M; Wittens, Cees H; Bruijninckx, Cornelis M · Radiother Oncol · 2003

rct · Level II

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Abstract

External beam irradiation has a documented effect on intimal hyperplasia reduction. However, it did not result in less reinterventions or stenoses after radiation treatment of the venous anastomosis in polytetrafluoroethylene dialysis access.

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